First impressions are
critical. They influence people’s image of you, both professionally and
personally; misspellings, poor grammar, and improper punctuation
instantly detract from your credibility.I can help ensure that you and your business will make a
wonderful first impression, by providing
business cards and
stationery, including
letterheads,
envelopes, and
postcards.

A company
newsletter is a snapshot of
the organization, and it should present information in a clear and
compelling manner to clients, colleagues, and employees.

A
professional bio, if written
well, can attract potential clients by establishing a personal
connection with you.

Many potential clients will
find you on the internet, so your
web page may create their
first impression of you and your business, inducing them to either read
further or continue their search.I can help create a professional, inviting, and easily-navigated
web page, with clear text and straightforward menus.

Promotional
Materials

Nothing says
“unprofessional” like poor writing, careless punctuation, or incorrect
spelling. Proper grammar, however, is not enough to promote your
business, product, or event.The key to promotional writing is an understanding of the
business, product, or event, as well as the target audience and the
goal.

Effective promotion begins with identifying possible
target audiences and creative angles. Well-crafted promotional material
grabs the attention of the reader and conveys a message concisely, yet
persuasively.I have a
great deal of experience creating promotional material for various media
and delivering information to target audiences.

Flyers,
brochures, and pamphlets
give you a limited opportunity to attract potential clients.
You must provide enough
information to whet the readers’ appetite and persuade them to learn
more about you and your business.

Press releases
must be succinct, so it is necessary to make the most out of every word,
and deliver the message clearly and concisely. In addition, they must be
compelling enough to catch the attention of not only the reader, but
also the publisher. It is important to identify a target audience or
audiences and think of creative approaches to promoting the product,
business, event, or message.

Feature articles can serve
to educate and to highlight a business or person.As with press releases, feature articles must be grab the
attention of the readers and publishers in order to inspire them to read
further and learn more.

Ad copy, of course,
requires the greatest ability to deliver a message succinctly and
persuasively.The reader
may have only one phrase or sentence to convince them to buy this
product, choose this business, or attend this event.

Persuasive
Materials

The act of
fundraising or grant writing
is, essentially, nothing more than asking for something you want. In
order to do this persuasively, it is important to be both familiar with
the audience and clear about the client’s message and intention.
Presenting your request in a
professional and knowledgeable manner is much more compelling than
simply holding your hand out and saying “please.”

Ghostwriting

Do you know what you want to say, but not know how to
say it?The challenges of
ghostwriting are being faithful to the style and voice of the client,
and being clear about the intended message.
Let me be your voice as I take
your idea and turn it into a
feature article, autobiography,
newsletter,
manuscript, or other written
work.

Manuscript Editing,
Revision

Have you taken your project as far as you are able to
on your own? Do you require a fresh perspective and a talented writer to
create the final product you intended? I
will provide as much or as little input as you request, from simple
re-wording to complete development of an idea.

Informational
Material

Writing
articles and reports
generally necessitates research, and often entails interviews.I possess the diligence and curiosity to seek information and the
organizational skills to compile it into a comprehensible document to
deliver the information to the reader.(Note: Students, I will
not write your term papers or theses for you!)

If you are submitting a finished document, my services
will include the basic elements of proofreading and copy editing, as
well as attention to details such as consistency of footnotes, headings,
and bibliographic format.

Unique & Fun
Projects

Do you suffer from a lack of creativity?
I will work with you to create
unique and fun personalized projects.

I can fill your child with awe by crafting a
personal letter from Santa Claus.I can help you roast or toast your colleague, friend, or relative
by creating new, personalized
lyrics to familiar songs.I can compose cheesy
poems for holidays and birthdays, and I can tell all of your friends
what your family has been up to in your annual holiday
family newsletter.I would love to see what I can do with your unique project!